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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,472.87, 55,862.06 and 27,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,472.87, 55,862.06 and 27,049.55 is: 37,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,472.87 : 55,862.06 = 27,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,472.87/55,862.06 = 27,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,472.87x = 55,862.06 × 27,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,472.87x = 1,511,043,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,043,170.51/40,472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,334.72

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